2022 Steen, Patatsfontein

2022 Steen, Patatsfontein

From a single vineyard in Montagu, this is all about pear and peach fruit, and also a lot of ginger spice and fynbos. Incredibly complex, long, and delicious, don't overlook Reenen's whites: he's incredibly talented.

Critic score
95/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    South Africa
  • Maturity
    Ready 2024 - 2035info
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    12.5%

Tasting notes

Continuing a rich run of form, Patatsfontein Steen hails from a single, 36-year-old block on slate soils at 800 metres. Steely as well as slightly salty - strange given that we are nowhere near an ocean - this has star anise, hay and fresh herb aromas, understated intensity, precise citrus, wax and lemongrass flavours and a hint of wood spices. 2024-29

Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com (September 2023)
95/100